Sturm, Ruger to Acquire North Carolina Plant
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. announced plans to open its third manufacturing plant, a 220,000-square-foot facility in Mayodan, NC. This will be the company’s first major expansion in over 25 years…
Target Founder Douglas Dayton Dies at 88
Douglas Dayton, who led the transformation of the family’s Dayton Hudson department store business into the discount giant Target, died at the age of 88. Dayton passed away Friday after a long battle with cancer…
Jack Wolfskin Tightens RSL in Bid for Sustainability Leadership
Jack Wolfskin has tightened up its restricted substances list three months earlier than originally planned in a bid to achieve a pollutant-free supply chain by 2020…
The Clymb Initiates Hard Launch of Adventure Travel Program
The Clymb initiated a hard launch of its adventure travel program Monday with a Facebook contest. The private sales site said it has booked thousands of adventure travel trips in recent months through a pilot program run by the former head of REI's
Bear Grylls Plugs Gerber, Craghoppers in New Reality TV Show
The BG logo featured prominently in the first episode of Bear Grylls' new reality TV program, which debuted Monday night on NBC. Grylls and contestants could be seen wearing Craghoppers tops with the BG logo throughout the show. Gerber knives branded
QRide Inc. Launches Dealer Program
Emergency ID maker QRide Inc has launched a dealer program for the company’s QRide Mini product. The QRide Mini Intro Pack is now available and includes 15 pairs of the company’s flagship product, and a small point-of-sale display…
Sports Group International Hires Newest Recruiter
Sports Group International, a leading executive search firm serving the sports industry, has hired Rob Grady as vice president of sports business. Grady will focus on recruiting executives in sports marketing, sales and management across the many aspects
L.L.Bean Launches L.L.Bean Visa Everywhere Giveaway
L.L.Bean and Barclaycard US announced a new promotion for L.L.Bean Visa card members. The Take L.L.Bean Visa Everywhere Giveaway offers an opportunity for L.L.Bean cardmembers to win a cash grand prize of $250,000…
iFitness Changes Name to Fitletic
iFitness, Inc., a maker of hydration belts, running belts and accessories, has changed its name to Fitletic…
Andy Roddick Becomes TravisMathew’s Brand Ambassador
TravisMathew, the golf apparel brand based in Southern California, said former world #1 tennis player Andy Roddick has joined the company as an investor and brand ambassador…
Native Shoes Under New Ownership
Native Shoes, the lightweight EVA footwear brand, has been acquired by Scott Hawthorn, one of the company’s original founders, in addition to a small group of private investors. Hawthorn, who has been actively involved in the brand since its incepti
New England Footwear Expands Headquarters
New England Footwear, the parent of GoLite Footwear, expanded its corporate headquarters to bring everything under one roof in Stratham, NH., as well as to establish U.S. production…
Eastern Mountain Sports, Bob’s Stores Get New CEO
Vestis Retail Group, LLC, which operates Eastern Mountain Sports and Bob's Stores, said James Petty will replace Mark Walsh as its chief executive officer, effective July 8. Petty most recently served as president of retail stores for Carter's I
Nike’s Just Do It Campaign Celebrates 25th Anniversary
Nike's 'Just Do It' campaign, celebrating its 25th anniversary, was feted in a post on Nike's blog. The blog stated the campaign “started humbly with one 'Just Do It' ad.” The low-key spot followed 80-year-old Walt Stack over
Xero Shoes Hires Product Chief, Prepares for Outdoor Retailer
Xero Shoes, whose founders recently appeared on the ABC TV show Shark Tank, has hired Dennis Driscoll as chief product officer. Driscoll co-founded Avia Footwear and most recently was head of global product design for Crocs, has 35 years of experience in
